Attendance Allowance is expected to increase by the September CPI inflation rate of 6.7 per cent.
Older people claiming Attendance Allowance are set for a significant increase next April following the announcement from the Office for National Statistics that September’s Consumer Price Index inflation rate was 6.7 per cent. Consumer champion Martin Lewis explained in his latest BBC radio 5 Live Podcast that by law, disability benefits, incapacity benefits and Carer’s Allowance usually rise by the September CPI figure.
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will confirm the State Pension uprating during the Autumn Statement in Parliament on November 22. Below is everything you need to know about Attendance Allowance including the 10 most-claimed for conditions, eligibility and how to make a claim. Top Money Stories Today What is Attendance Allowance? Attendance Allowance helps with extra costs if you have a physical or mental disability or illness severe enough that makes it hard for you to look after yourself - it does not cover mobility needs. You do not need to have someone caring for you in order to make a claim.
Will Attendance Allowance affect my State Pension? No, it won't affect your State Pension and you can even claim it if you're still working and earning money. If you'd prefer to do it yourself you can follow the Citizens Advice guide on how to fill in your claim form here. Full details of how to get the application form by post or over the phone can be found on the GOV.UK website here.
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